The
Cheshire Group of the Cottage Garden Society
This local group was formed in 1998 and has over 50 members scattered throughout Cheshire and neighbouring counties. We organise a programme of talks during the autumn and winter months and garden visits during the spring and summer months. The Group holds a plant sale in late spring and in recent years have been involved in building and running the National Cottage Garden Society display at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park. The Cheshire Group packs the seed that is distributed by the National Society.
Membership
To join the Cheshire Group of the Cottage Garden Society come along to one of our events and sign up, or contact the Chairman or Secretary for information and to register your interest. Membership entitles you to attend regular local meetings at St Winifride’s Church Hall, Sandbach, to participate in the annual Plant Fair, the RHS show at Tatton Park, seed packing, and the annual Christmas Dinner. Subsidised transport is also provided for several garden visits each year. You can attend our events as a visitor and pay for attending single events.
The annual membership fee for the Cheshire Group is £4. It is necessary for members of a local group to become members of the national society.
Meeting Location
Meetings are held St Winifride’s Church Hall, Middlewich Road, Sandbach on the fourth Thursday of every month from September to April (except December) starting at 7.30 pm. Parking is available at the council offices next door. The hall on Middlewich Road (A533) is located about 200m NW from the roundabout on the west side of Sandbach town centre. Non-members are welcome, £1.50.
Contacts
Chair: Kath Hillard 01270 583672
Secretary: Bill Sowerbutts 01625 420210. billsowerbutts@btinternet.com
